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A plate of savory sesame chicken with a rich glaze

Quick way to grow a simple Sesame Chicken dish

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious sesame chicken dish at home, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a separate bowl to create the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Serving
  1. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
  2. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a tablespoon of soy sauce for 15 minutes before coating with cornstarch. Adjust honey to your sweetness preference. Serve with steamed broccoli or snap peas for a complete meal.